Rocks Along The Road

Climbing. It's what I do all the time, better yet, it's who I am. Here's where I'll share pictures, trip reports and what I'm thinking. Enjoy!

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Staring up the intimidating face of the Third Pillar of Dana (5.10a, 5-6 pitches) in the Eastern Sierra.

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Eli riding the Matthes Crest on a big link-up day in Tuolomne Meadows, Yosemite, CA. 

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Pumping out quickly on Gaucho (5.10d) at the Zorro Wall, Wild Iris, Lander, WY.

Photo: Keegan Carter

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An unreal sunset over the range for our first night up at the Wild Iris, Lander, WY.

Photo: Keegan Carter

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Enjoying the opening sequence of Diamonds in the Rain (5.12a) at the Wild Iris, Lander, WY. 

Photo: Keegan Carter

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Coming up the beautiful starting rail of Rules of Engagement (5.12c) in the Obed Wild and Scenic, TN, a mid-length route packed full of long reaches on good holds with a rapidly building pump.

Photo: Heather Siart

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Coming up to the cruxy moves mid-route on Rules of Engagement (5.12c), Obed Wild and Scenic, Tennessee. Can’t wait to put in more burns, but the weather and skin aren’t cooperating.

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Hanging out after a burn on my new project in Tennessee. Photo: @heathyrattail #rock #climbing #sport #Tennessee #tn #sandstone #project #belay #hanging (at Obed Scenic River Wildlife Refuge, Lilly Bluff Overlook)

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Making my way around Avalanche Lake in the Adirondacks on an early morning ascent of the Trap Dike on Mt. Colden. 

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A pre-sunrise look at Mt. Colden from Marcy Dam. Early starts are the best starts without a doubt.

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Just fell in love with my car/camping setup. It's official. #car #camping #book #porn #recliner? #Kentucky

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Mid-flight, using the “dynamic jump n hump” method. Stolen Chimney, Fisher Towers, Moab, Utah.

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Coming through the middle section of Fear and Loathing II (5.12a), Red Rocks, Las Vegas, NV. Photo: Eli Buzzell

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‘Teching’ my way through the stellar (sandy) 5.10+ scoop and bolt ladder on Stolen Chimney, Fisher Towers, Utah. (On the Ancient Art tower)

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Taking it in on top of Looking Glass Arch, just south of Moab, UT. Photo: Eli Buzzell

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Eli drop-kneeing his way past the oddly sporty moves at the base of Ancient Art’s summit. Stolen Chimney route (5.10+), Fisher Towers, Moab, Utah.

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When you climb (hang) so hard you get harness bruises. Gotta love Vegas hanging belays... #rock #climbing #Vegas #sandstone #spradisrad #levitation29 @eliasbuzzell (at Red Rock Campground)